Rdio updates for BlackBerry 7 and unveils first digital music family plan

There are several options for streaming music on your BlackBerry, one of the newest being Rdio. Developed by the creators of Skype, Rdio is cross-platform and packed with great features including playlist and people support as well as music caching for when you are away from wifi or have no signal.

Rdio was recently updated for BlackBerry 7 devices, and today they have become the first service to offer digital music family plans. Families can add up to three accounts to one plan for a discounted subscription rate. Two accounts cost $17.99 per month, a 10 percent savings off the regular Rdio Unlimited monthly rate of $9.99; three accounts cost $22.99 per month, a 23 percent savings. No other digital music service currently provides discounted rates for families. Full press release and details can be found after the break and if you’re interested in taking Rdio for a spin, head on over to www.rdio.com.

Telus joins forces with Rdio: Offers Direct Billing

Telus announced today that they’ve partnered with Rdio to offer streaming music services. Rdio was launched in 2010 by former Skype founder Janus Friis. They offer nearly 9 million songs on demand, and incorporates social networking elements into their service.

The Telus partnership come evident in carrier billing at a cost of $10/month. Might not seem like a big deal for most, but for mr it means one less thing to remember to pay each month. That price gives you unlimited access to all tracks on the PC, Mac, iOS (iPhone and iPad apps), Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone.

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